Blythe
Tuesday, December 10 // 7:30PM // Doors at 7 $15 General Admission // $20-$25 Theatre Supporter Tickets* *All tickets are General Admission. Theatre Supporter Tickets are a way for audience members to offer additional support to the production. An award winning play written by a prison inmate 33 years ago is No Joke Theater’s newest production. Dan McMullan wrote BLYTHE, a tenderhearted comedy set in a prison town, when he was incarcerated at Chuckawalla Valley State Prison in Blythe, CA. The play placed first in a statewide prison playwriting contest. It was scheduled for a staged reading at the Ivar Theater in Hollywood, in a benefit sponsored by Ed Asner and Edward James Olmos. But the day before the show, the prison’s Warden pulled the plug on the performance. The Los Angeles Times published an article about the controversy titled, “Go Directly to Jail, Don’t Collect $200 and Don’t Write a Play!” This is a full circle moment for Artistic Director Leah Joki, who hopes to shed some light on how she came from working in prisons in CA to running No Joke Theater in Missoula, MT. Author Dan McMullan, former commissioner of Human Welfare in Berkeley, CA and director of the Disabled People Outside Project for 20 years, will be present for a talk-back after each performance. No Joke Theater (NJT) is the only theater company in Montana whose performers are formerly incarcerated, under court-ordered supervision or members of the recovery community. NJT is committed to exploring social justice issues such as addiction, recovery and mass incarceration. PLAY SYNOPSIS: In 1990 the small desert town of Blythe, CA had a medium-security men’s prison built in its backyard. Some locals loved the huge boost to the local economy, but others despised its very existence. At the opening of BLYTHE, BOB FOLEY has a serious problem… an escaped convict just stole his tow-truck from right outside of Andy’s diner. The flirtatious waitress, BETH, is more concerned about her new love interest, the handsome new prison guard, FLOYD PETERSON, who promises to save the day. What ensues is hilarious. Although BLYTHE takes place in a local diner, the centerpiece of the play is the new prison. The play’s author, Dan McMullan, was an inmate at that prison when he wrote this play. BLYTHE is an intelligent and deliciously witty play about the explosion of prisons built in the state of California in the 1990’s.
A Christmas Carol, More or Less…
Thursday through Sunday, December 12-14 // 7:30PM // Doors at 7 $25 General Admission // $20 for Seniors (65+) and Students // $15 for Kids 12 & Under Teresa Waldorf and Brennan Buhl are back together again, and Rosie Seitz Ayers is at the helm. Last seen on stage as Frau Blucher and Igor in MCT’s YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN–masterfully directed by Rosie Seitz Ayers–this comic pairing is now bringing to life A CHRISTMAS CAROL, MORE OR LESS… by Stefani LoVerso and Mary Irey. When a married couples’s traveling acting troupe goes missing, they must pull out all the stops (and all the costumes) because “the show must go on!” Directed by Missoula’s own Rosie Seitz Ayers, this new take on a classic holiday play will charm the whole family.
A Christmas Carol, More or Less…
Thursday through Sunday, December 12-14 // 7:30PM // Doors at 7 $25 General Admission // $20 for Seniors (65+) and Students // $15 for Kids 12 & Under Teresa Waldorf and Brennan Buhl are back together again, and Rosie Seitz Ayers is at the helm. Last seen on stage as Frau Blucher and Igor in MCT’s YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN–masterfully directed by Rosie Seitz Ayers–this comic pairing is now bringing to life A CHRISTMAS CAROL, MORE OR LESS… by Stefani LoVerso and Mary Irey. When a married couples’s traveling acting troupe goes missing, they must pull out all the stops (and all the costumes) because “the show must go on!” Directed by Missoula’s own Rosie Seitz Ayers, this new take on a classic holiday play will charm the whole family.
A Christmas Carol, More or Less…
Thursday through Sunday, December 12-14 // 7:30PM // Doors at 7 $25 General Admission // $20 for Seniors (65+) and Students // $15 for Kids 12 & Under Teresa Waldorf and Brennan Buhl are back together again, and Rosie Seitz Ayers is at the helm. Last seen on stage as Frau Blucher and Igor in MCT’s YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN–masterfully directed by Rosie Seitz Ayers–this comic pairing is now bringing to life A CHRISTMAS CAROL, MORE OR LESS… by Stefani LoVerso and Mary Irey. When a married couples’s traveling acting troupe goes missing, they must pull out all the stops (and all the costumes) because “the show must go on!” Directed by Missoula’s own Rosie Seitz Ayers, this new take on a classic holiday play will charm the whole family.
Galatea
Thursday through Sunday, November 7-10 // 7:30 PM // Doors at 7 PM Saturday & Sunday, November 9 & 10 // Matinee // 2 PM // Doors at 1:30 PM $15 General Admission // $20-$25 Theatre Supporter Ticket* // 13+ Recommended *All tickets are General Admission. Theatre Supporter Tickets are a way for audience members to offer additional support to the production. NOTE! Playwright David Templeton will be in attendance on Thursday and Friday, and will stay for a Q&A following both performances! Directed by Reggie Herbert, and produced by A Quantum Dream, Galatea is a thought-provoking exploration of artificial intelligence, humanity, and the delicate hope for Earth’s future that emerges as the two become increasingly intertwined. Galatea tells the story of Seventy-One (Jasmine Sherman), a synthetic human who, after being discovered as the lone surviving member of a lost space transport ship, undergoes therapy with Dr. Margaret Mailer (Ann Peacock). As Dr. Mailer works to uncover Seventy-One’s past, she finds herself facing unsettling truths that could alter the future of humankind. Also featuring Michael Crowley as Dr. Hughes and Stephen Blotzke as Castaway, this four-actor play is a gripping mystery set against the backdrop of a distant future. Galatea invites audiences to explore the boundaries between technology and humanity through a narrative that can be just as touching as it is disturbing. It intertwines philosophical questions with an intimate, character-focus story, creating an experience that resonated deeply with audiences when it premiered in 2022. Director Reggie Herbert aims for Galatea to inspire thought, curiosity, and dialogue about how our perceived human flaws may contribute to a better world. Inspired by the classic Pygmalion myth, Galatea has garnered numerous accolades, including an Honorable Mention for the Glickman Award, and was a finalist for the 2021 Harold and Mimi Steinberg American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award. The play is celebrated for its innovative take on humanity’s relationship with technology and its exploration of identity and resilience. Audio Description will be available for blind/low-vision patrons at all performances. Please purchase the accessible seat ticket option to help ensure we can provide you with a comfortable, seamless theatre experience. Prior notice is not required but appreciated. Open Captions will be provided at the following performances: Friday, November 8 at 7:30 PM Saturday, November 9, at 2 PM and at 7:30 PM. The Sunday Matinee will be a sensory-relaxed performance. If you require the assistance of a personal care assistant (PCA) whom you employ and would like to attend with their support, please contact hello@aquantumdream.org for PCA ticket waiver information. CONTENT WARNING: Galatea contains explicit depictions of self-harm and visible blood effects.
Galatea
Thursday through Sunday, November 7-10 // 7:30 PM // Doors at 7 PM Saturday & Sunday, November 9 & 10 // Matinee // 2 PM // Doors at 1:30 PM $15 General Admission // $20-$25 Theatre Supporter Ticket* // 13+ Recommended *All tickets are General Admission. Theatre Supporter Tickets are a way for audience members to offer additional support to the production. NOTE! Playwright David Templeton will be in attendance on Thursday and Friday, and will stay for a Q&A following both performances! Directed by Reggie Herbert, and produced by A Quantum Dream, Galatea is a thought-provoking exploration of artificial intelligence, humanity, and the delicate hope for Earth’s future that emerges as the two become increasingly intertwined. Galatea tells the story of Seventy-One (Jasmine Sherman), a synthetic human who, after being discovered as the lone surviving member of a lost space transport ship, undergoes therapy with Dr. Margaret Mailer (Ann Peacock). As Dr. Mailer works to uncover Seventy-One’s past, she finds herself facing unsettling truths that could alter the future of humankind. Also featuring Michael Crowley as Dr. Hughes and Stephen Blotzke as Castaway, this four-actor play is a gripping mystery set against the backdrop of a distant future. Galatea invites audiences to explore the boundaries between technology and humanity through a narrative that can be just as touching as it is disturbing. It intertwines philosophical questions with an intimate, character-focus story, creating an experience that resonated deeply with audiences when it premiered in 2022. Director Reggie Herbert aims for Galatea to inspire thought, curiosity, and dialogue about how our perceived human flaws may contribute to a better world. Inspired by the classic Pygmalion myth, Galatea has garnered numerous accolades, including an Honorable Mention for the Glickman Award, and was a finalist for the 2021 Harold and Mimi Steinberg American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award. The play is celebrated for its innovative take on humanity’s relationship with technology and its exploration of identity and resilience. Audio Description will be available for blind/low-vision patrons at all performances. Please purchase the accessible seat ticket option to help ensure we can provide you with a comfortable, seamless theatre experience. Prior notice is not required but appreciated. Open Captions will be provided at the following performances: Friday, November 8 at 7:30 PM Saturday, November 9, at 2 PM and at 7:30 PM. The Sunday Matinee will be a sensory-relaxed performance. If you require the assistance of a personal care assistant (PCA) whom you employ and would like to attend with their support, please contact hello@aquantumdream.org for PCA ticket waiver information. CONTENT WARNING: Galatea contains explicit depictions of self-harm and visible blood effects.
Galatea
Thursday through Sunday, November 7-10 // 7:30 PM // Doors at 7 PM Saturday & Sunday, November 9 & 10 // Matinee // 2 PM // Doors at 1:30 PM $15 General Admission // $20-$25 Theatre Supporter Ticket* // 13+ Recommended *All tickets are General Admission. Theatre Supporter Tickets are a way for audience members to offer additional support to the production. NOTE! Playwright David Templeton will be in attendance on Thursday and Friday, and will stay for a Q&A following both performances! Directed by Reggie Herbert, and produced by A Quantum Dream, Galatea is a thought-provoking exploration of artificial intelligence, humanity, and the delicate hope for Earth’s future that emerges as the two become increasingly intertwined. Galatea tells the story of Seventy-One (Jasmine Sherman), a synthetic human who, after being discovered as the lone surviving member of a lost space transport ship, undergoes therapy with Dr. Margaret Mailer (Ann Peacock). As Dr. Mailer works to uncover Seventy-One’s past, she finds herself facing unsettling truths that could alter the future of humankind. Also featuring Michael Crowley as Dr. Hughes and Stephen Blotzke as Castaway, this four-actor play is a gripping mystery set against the backdrop of a distant future. Galatea invites audiences to explore the boundaries between technology and humanity through a narrative that can be just as touching as it is disturbing. It intertwines philosophical questions with an intimate, character-focus story, creating an experience that resonated deeply with audiences when it premiered in 2022. Director Reggie Herbert aims for Galatea to inspire thought, curiosity, and dialogue about how our perceived human flaws may contribute to a better world. Inspired by the classic Pygmalion myth, Galatea has garnered numerous accolades, including an Honorable Mention for the Glickman Award, and was a finalist for the 2021 Harold and Mimi Steinberg American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award. The play is celebrated for its innovative take on humanity’s relationship with technology and its exploration of identity and resilience. Audio Description will be available for blind/low-vision patrons at all performances. Please purchase the accessible seat ticket option to help ensure we can provide you with a comfortable, seamless theatre experience. Prior notice is not required but appreciated. Open Captions will be provided at the following performances: Friday, November 8 at 7:30 PM Saturday, November 9, at 2 PM and at 7:30 PM. The Sunday Matinee will be a sensory-relaxed performance. If you require the assistance of a personal care assistant (PCA) whom you employ and would like to attend with their support, please contact hello@aquantumdream.org for PCA ticket waiver information. CONTENT WARNING: Galatea contains explicit depictions of self-harm and visible blood effects.
Galatea
Thursday through Sunday, November 7-10 // 7:30 PM // Doors at 7 PM Saturday & Sunday, November 9 & 10 // Matinee // 2 PM // Doors at 1:30 PM $15 General Admission // $20-$25 Theatre Supporter Ticket** // 13+ Recommended **All tickets are General Admission. Theatre Supporter Tickets are a way for audience members to offer additional support to the production. A Quantum Dream, standing by its commitment to accessible theater, will make audio description for blind/low vision patrons and open captions available. This makes the production more inclusive, ensuring it is available to a broader audience, including people with disabilities. A Quantum Dream is thrilled to announce the Missoula premiere of Galatea, an award-winning play by David Templeton, running at the Zootown Arts Community Center (ZACC) from Thursday, November 7th to Sunday, November 10th. Directed by Reggie Herbert, Galatea is a thought-provoking exploration of artificial intelligence, humanity, and the delicate hope for Earth’s future that emerges as the two become increasingly intertwined. Galatea tells the story of Seventy-One (Jasmine Sherman), a synthetic human who, after being discovered as the lone surviving member of a lost space transport ship, undergoes therapy with Dr. Margaret Mailer (Ann Peacock). As Dr. Mailer works to uncover Seventy-One’s past, she finds herself facing unsettling truths that could alter the future of humankind. Also featuring Michael Crowley as Dr. Hughes and Stephen Blotzke as Castaway, this four-actor play is a gripping mystery set against the backdrop of a distant future. Galatea invites audiences to explore the boundaries between technology and humanity through a narrative that can be just as touching as it is disturbing. It intertwines philosophical questions with an intimate, character-focus story, creating an experience that resonated deeply with audiences when it premiered in 2022. Director Reggie Herbert aims for Galatea to inspire thought, curiosity, and dialogue about how our perceived human flaws may contribute to a better world. Inspired by the classic Pygmalion myth, Galatea has garnered numerous accolades, including an Honorable Mention for the Glickman Award, and was a finalist for the 2021 Harold and Mimi Steinberg American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award. The play is celebrated for its innovative take on humanity’s relationship with technology and its exploration of identity and resilience. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Galatea
Thursday through Sunday, November 7-10 // 7:30 PM // Doors at 7 PM Saturday & Sunday, November 9 & 10 // Matinee // 2 PM // Doors at 1:30 PM $15 General Admission // $20-$25 Theatre Supporter Ticket* // 13+ Recommended *All tickets are General Admission. Theatre Supporter Tickets are a way for audience members to offer additional support to the production. NOTE! Playwright David Templeton will be in attendance on Thursday and Friday, and will stay for a Q&A following both performances! Directed by Reggie Herbert, and produced by A Quantum Dream, Galatea is a thought-provoking exploration of artificial intelligence, humanity, and the delicate hope for Earth’s future that emerges as the two become increasingly intertwined. Galatea tells the story of Seventy-One (Jasmine Sherman), a synthetic human who, after being discovered as the lone surviving member of a lost space transport ship, undergoes therapy with Dr. Margaret Mailer (Ann Peacock). As Dr. Mailer works to uncover Seventy-One’s past, she finds herself facing unsettling truths that could alter the future of humankind. Also featuring Michael Crowley as Dr. Hughes and Stephen Blotzke as Castaway, this four-actor play is a gripping mystery set against the backdrop of a distant future. Galatea invites audiences to explore the boundaries between technology and humanity through a narrative that can be just as touching as it is disturbing. It intertwines philosophical questions with an intimate, character-focus story, creating an experience that resonated deeply with audiences when it premiered in 2022. Director Reggie Herbert aims for Galatea to inspire thought, curiosity, and dialogue about how our perceived human flaws may contribute to a better world. Inspired by the classic Pygmalion myth, Galatea has garnered numerous accolades, including an Honorable Mention for the Glickman Award, and was a finalist for the 2021 Harold and Mimi Steinberg American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award. The play is celebrated for its innovative take on humanity’s relationship with technology and its exploration of identity and resilience. Audio Description will be available for blind/low-vision patrons at all performances. Please purchase the accessible seat ticket option to help ensure we can provide you with a comfortable, seamless theatre experience. Prior notice is not required but appreciated. Open Captions will be provided at the following performances: Friday, November 8 at 7:30 PM Saturday, November 9, at 2 PM and at 7:30 PM. The Sunday Matinee will be a sensory-relaxed performance. If you require the assistance of a personal care assistant (PCA) whom you employ and would like to attend with their support, please contact hello@aquantumdream.org for PCA ticket waiver information. CONTENT WARNING: Galatea contains explicit depictions of self-harm and visible blood effects.
Galatea
Thursday through Sunday, November 7-10 // 7:30 PM // Doors at 7 PM Saturday & Sunday, November 9 & 10 // Matinee // 2 PM // Doors at 1:30 PM $15 General Admission // $20-$25 Theatre Supporter Ticket* // 13+ Recommended *All tickets are General Admission. Theatre Supporter Tickets are a way for audience members to offer additional support to the production. NOTE! Playwright David Templeton will be in attendance on Thursday and Friday, and will stay for a Q&A following both performances! Directed by Reggie Herbert, and produced by A Quantum Dream, Galatea is a thought-provoking exploration of artificial intelligence, humanity, and the delicate hope for Earth’s future that emerges as the two become increasingly intertwined. Galatea tells the story of Seventy-One (Jasmine Sherman), a synthetic human who, after being discovered as the lone surviving member of a lost space transport ship, undergoes therapy with Dr. Margaret Mailer (Ann Peacock). As Dr. Mailer works to uncover Seventy-One’s past, she finds herself facing unsettling truths that could alter the future of humankind. Also featuring Michael Crowley as Dr. Hughes and Stephen Blotzke as Castaway, this four-actor play is a gripping mystery set against the backdrop of a distant future. Galatea invites audiences to explore the boundaries between technology and humanity through a narrative that can be just as touching as it is disturbing. It intertwines philosophical questions with an intimate, character-focus story, creating an experience that resonated deeply with audiences when it premiered in 2022. Director Reggie Herbert aims for Galatea to inspire thought, curiosity, and dialogue about how our perceived human flaws may contribute to a better world. Inspired by the classic Pygmalion myth, Galatea has garnered numerous accolades, including an Honorable Mention for the Glickman Award, and was a finalist for the 2021 Harold and Mimi Steinberg American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award. The play is celebrated for its innovative take on humanity’s relationship with technology and its exploration of identity and resilience. Audio Description will be available for blind/low-vision patrons at all performances. Please purchase the accessible seat ticket option to help ensure we can provide you with a comfortable, seamless theatre experience. Prior notice is not required but appreciated. Open Captions will be provided at the following performances: Friday, November 8 at 7:30 PM Saturday, November 9, at 2 PM and at 7:30 PM. The Sunday Matinee will be a sensory-relaxed performance. If you require the assistance of a personal care assistant (PCA) whom you employ and would like to attend with their support, please contact hello@aquantumdream.org for PCA ticket waiver information. CONTENT WARNING: Galatea contains explicit depictions of self-harm and visible blood effects.
